Cowrie Shells (6pck)

Cowrie shells have several magical uses. They are known to bring good luck and to protect the spirit of the wearer, and many tribes use them in spiritual ceremonies. They also are a sign of femininity and fertility, with women often wearing them not only to help them conceive, but to help them give birth safely.

Cowrie shells were used as a form of currency in Africa. They were also used in ancient China, where excavations have found brass and silver carvings of cowrie shells, holding the symbolism for prosperity and monetary value.

In Voodoo, cowrie shells are used in divination, reading the patterns of the shells brings divining wisdoms to the priests who cast them. In Santeria, 16 shells are used, though this varies, for instance 21 shells are used when working with Elegua or Esu.

You can divine yes or no questions with 5 Cowrie Shells. 3 facing up can mean yes or no. Or 2 facing up can mean yes or no. 

1 package of 6